NORWEGIAN YELLOW PEA SOUP

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I have a Norwegian born DBIL. He really enjoys food but especially those native to his family history. I am posting recipes which are very similar to those that my sister cooks for him. I am especially choosing to post those dishes which I have personally enjoyed eating in their home. I am also posting these recipes because of ZWT 2010. Preparation time does not include the overnight soak of the yellow peas.

Provided by CarrolJ

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pot soup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb yellow peas
1 ham bone, with some meat left on it
1 cup onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • First, soak 1-pound whole or split peas in cold water overnight.
  • The peas will swell so make sure to more than cover them with water.
  • Rinse, drain, and pick over the peas before adding to soup pot along with ham bone with enough water to more than cover them.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer covered for about 45 minutes on low to medium heat.
  • Check soup about every 15 minutes to make certain that it has enough water and also to stir to prevent burning.
  • Remove ham bone from pot.
  • Cut off the bone whatever meat still clings to it and add those pieces to the soup.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 624.7, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 11.3, Protein 9.2

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